What are the effects of the currently used AEDs on bone mineralization in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 to 18? This is a pilot observational study using DEXA scans to measure bone mineral density in 100 patients The primary objective is to collect preliminary data on bone mineral density, body weight, dietary calcium intake, and activity level.

Detailed Description

Not Provided

Study Type ICMJE

Observational

Study Design ICMJE

Observational Model: Case-OnlyTime Perspective: Prospective

Target Follow-Up Duration

Not Provided

Biospecimen

Not Provided

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric subjects with generalized or partial seizures

Condition ICMJE

Epilepsy

Intervention ICMJE

Not Provided

Study Group/Cohort (s)

Not Provided

Publications *

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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications
identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ICMJE

Completed

Enrollment ICMJE

98

Completion Date

October 2007

Primary Completion Date

Not Provided

Eligibility Criteria ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

diagnosis of generalized or partial seizures with or without generalization or a diagnosis of generalized seizures as defined in the International League Against Epilepsy

Exclusion Criteria:

steroid use

chronic disease other than epilepsy

Gender

Both

Ages

8 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Contacts ICMJE

Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects